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No compensation for girl left with cerebral palsy in ‘tragic’ home birth as top judge rules midwives ‘could not have … – Echo

Posted: Published on April 11th, 2017

MIDWIVES at a tragic home birth during which a girl suffered a devastating brain injury could not have done more to ensure her safe delivery, a top judge has ruled. The girl, now aged 13, was left with severe cerebral palsy and communication problems as a result of the catastrophic injury she sustained when she was born in 2003. Through her mother, she sued the Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for millions in damages, claiming the two midwives charged with her delivery were negligent. Her lawyers argued the girl could have avoided any injury, or suffered substantially less damage, had the pair realised her heart rate had rapidly dropped sooner and acted more swiftly to deliver her. But she will not receive a penny in compensation after her claim was today rejected by a judge at the High Court, in London, who found the tragedy could not have been avoided and was no-ones fault. Mrs Justice May said that, although the medical notes made during the birth were sparse, both midwives - who gave evidence during the hearing - said they had made regular observations of the mother and baby. She concluded they were not lying about that and … Continue reading →

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No compensation for girl left with cerebral palsy in ‘tragic’ home birth … – Echo

Posted: Published on April 11th, 2017

MIDWIVES at a tragic home birth during which a girl suffered a devastating brain injury could not have done more to ensure her safe delivery, a top judge has ruled. The girl, now aged 13, was left with severe cerebral palsy and communication problems as a result of the catastrophic injury she sustained when she was born in 2003. Through her mother, she sued the Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for millions in damages, claiming the two midwives charged with her delivery were negligent. Her lawyers argued the girl could have avoided any injury, or suffered substantially less damage, had the pair realised her heart rate had rapidly dropped sooner and acted more swiftly to deliver her. But she will not receive a penny in compensation after her claim was today rejected by a judge at the High Court, in London, who found the tragedy could not have been avoided and was no-ones fault. Mrs Justice May said that, although the medical notes made during the birth were sparse, both midwives - who gave evidence during the hearing - said they had made regular observations of the mother and baby. She concluded they were not lying about that and … Continue reading →

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BRIEF-Manitex Capital’s affiliate, Valeo Pharma announces partnership for parkinson’s disease treatment – Reuters

Posted: Published on April 11th, 2017

April 11 Manitex Capital Inc: * Manitex Capital Inc's affiliate, Valeo Pharma Inc, announces partnership for a parkinson's disease treatment * Manitex Capital- entered into partnership with Zambon s.p.a. For exclusive Canadian rights to commercialize new parkinson's disease product Xadago * Manitex Capital Inc says valeo pharma will pay zambon upfront, regulatory and commercial milestone payments as well as royalties on product sales * Manitex Capital - under terms of deal, Valeo Pharma to be responsible for all regulatory, sales, marketing, quality, distribution activities in Canada * Manitex Capital - agreement grants Valeo Pharma exclusive rights to commercialise Zambon's parkinson's disease product, licensed from Newron Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: * Allies see Trump missile strikes as reversal of isolationism April 11 Neel Kashkari, the chief of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve who was the lone dissenter on the Fed's rate hike last month, repeated Tuesday his view that there is still slack in the labor market and that inflation is still lower than it should be. Link: BRIEF-Manitex Capital's affiliate, Valeo Pharma announces partnership for parkinson's disease treatment - Reuters … Continue reading →

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New Grant to Advance a Whole New Treatment Against Parkinson’s – Labiotech.eu (blog)

Posted: Published on April 11th, 2017

Mission Therapeutics has received a grant to support the development of a novel approach to treating Parkinsons that is attracting top partners worldwide. Right on time forWorld Parkinsons Daytoday, Mission Therapeutics has announced it has been awarded a research grant from theMichael J. Fox Foundation in the US. Named after its founder, the star of Back to the Future, the Foundation represents the largest nonprofit fund dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinsons worldwide. No figure has been disclosed, but the funds will be directed at testingUSP30 inhibitors in cell lines derived from Parkinsons patients developed by Professor Richard Wade-Martins at the University of Oxford. Anker Lundemose [The goal is] to determine which Parkinsons subgroup the drug is working on, CEO of Mission Therapeutics, Anker Lundemose, told us. USP30 affects the Parkin pathway, which is mutated in certain Parkinsons patients. [We aim] to identify if this only works in subsets or in all Parkinsons patients. USP30 is a protein involved in the regulation of mitophagy. All mitochondria in the cell have a life span of approximately 40 days, then its degraded in the lysosomes. If you inhibit USP30 youll increase the turnover, explains Lundemose. Basically put them in the garbage … Continue reading →

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AbleTo Announces Behavioral Health Programs for Parkinson’s Disease Patients and Their Caregivers – Yahoo Finance

Posted: Published on April 11th, 2017

NEW YORK, April 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --AbleTo, Inc., the leading technology-enabled provider of behavioral health treatment proven to improve patient outcomes, increase access, and lower healthcare costs, announced today two additional treatment programs to address the unique behavioral health challenges faced by patients with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. These programs are customized to treat the depression, anxiety, apathy, and sleep disturbances commonly experienced by individuals suffering from Parkinson's disease, utilizing AbleTo's proven care delivery model that integrates human care providers and digital capabilities in a structured, evidenced-based treatment offering. The 8-week Parkinson's disease program will be available in the summer of 2017. Individuals interested in learning more about the program can contact Info@AbleTo.com Effects of Depression on Parkinson's Disease Patients and their CaregiversThe National Parkinson Foundation estimates that at least 50 percent of those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease will experience some form of depression during their illness. Research published by the American Psychological Association found that depression has been linked to significant decreases in quality of life, greater impairment in completing activities of daily living, more rapid physical and cognitive decline, increased need for treatment of motor symptoms, greater disability, and increased caregiver burden. AbleTo's 8-week program was developed … Continue reading →

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Coping with ringing in your ears – Daily Record

Posted: Published on April 11th, 2017

8:46 a.m. ET April 11, 2017 Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any new treatments you know of that can help with constant ear ringing syndrome known as tinnitus? Ive had it for years but its gotten worse the older I get. Ringing Louder at 62 Dear Ringing, Tinnitus is a common condition that affects around 45 million Americans, but is usually more prevalent in the 60-and-older age group. Heres what you should know along with some tips and treatments that may help What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus (pronounced tin-NIGHT-us or TIN-a-tus) is the sensation of hearing a ringing, buzzing, roaring, hissing or whistling sound in one or both ears when no external sound is present. The sounds, which can vary in pitch and loudness, are usually worse when background noise is low, so you may be more aware of it at night when youre trying to fall asleep in a quiet room. For most people tinnitus is merely annoying, but for many others it can be extremely disturbing. Tinnitus itself is not a disease, but rather a symptom of some other underlying health condition. The best way to find out whats causing your tinnitus is to see an audiologist, or an … Continue reading →

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Saunders studies chemistry to beat mom’s MS – McPherson Sentinel

Posted: Published on April 11th, 2017

SALINA Harrah, Oklahoma native Apryl Saunders is compelled by the idea of one day defeating multiple sclerosis, or MS, a disease from which her mother suffers. But thats a long way from the love of softball that helped her get to Kansas Wesleyan University five years ago. Saunders entered her freshman year at KWU as a talented softball infielder with dreams of becoming a doctor. As she pursued a pre-med track, her biology and chemistry classes began to capture her attention. Seeing her talent for the sciences, Dr. James Townsend, chair of the KWU chemistry department, helped her to apply for and get two remarkable research experiences. First, she participated in a study abroad opportunity at the Nottingham Trent University in England. Her research in chemistry there further stoked her interest and led her to apply for and receive a Research Experience for Undergraduates grant, funded by the National Science Foundation, to conduct research in structural biology at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Townsend helped me so much at Kansas Wesleyan, Saunders. The study abroad and REU opportunities were so important. Between sophomore and junior year, I still wanted to go to medical school after college, but I felt so … Continue reading →

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Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) Market Research Report 2016-2024 : Trends and Forecast – MilTech

Posted: Published on April 11th, 2017

Albany, NY (SBWIRE) 04/11/2017 The estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is witnessing significant rise in demand and hence growth of the market globally. This rising demand for estrogen replacement therapy is mainly attributed to increasing awareness about menopausal symptoms and its treatment opportunities. Another key factor responsible for the growth of this market is growing population of the post-menopausal women requiring ERT worldwide. Due to change in hormonal levels in the body, women suffer from various debilitating symptoms. ERT is one of the hormone replacement therapies that includes replenishment of estrogen hormone levels in women through administration of external estrogen and/or progesterone hormones. Estrogen replacement therapy helps in treating women suffering from menopausal symptoms. It decreases the symptoms like vaginal dryness, hot flashes, disturbed sleep, night sweats, etc. ERT helps in osteoporosis prevention caused due to depletion of estrogen levels in the body. ERT comprises of natural as well as synthetic estrogen hormones. In order to enhance the menopausal treatment, it is also given in combination with progesterone hormone. Obtain Report Details @ http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/estrogen-replacement-therapy-market.html The ERT market has recorded positive growth in the recent past due to growing demand for the therapy worldwide. Due to the substantial growth in demand for … Continue reading →

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Cells Essential for ‘Birth’ of Blood Stem Cells Revealed – Technology Networks

Posted: Published on April 11th, 2017

Credit: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Like private investigators on a stake out, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital scientists used patience and video surveillance-like tools to identify cells that trigger blood cell development. The findings offer clues for making blood-forming stem cells in the laboratory that may ultimately help improve access to bone marrow transplantation. The research will likely open new avenues of investigation in stem cell biology and blood development and provide insight to aid efforts to make transplantable hematopoietic stem cells in the lab, said corresponding author Wilson Clements, Ph.D., an assistant member of the St. Jude Department of Hematology. Blood-forming stem cells are capable of making any type of blood cell in the body. They are also used in transplant therapies for cancers like leukemia or other blood diseases like sickle cell. They are starting to be used to deliver gene therapy. However, a shortage of suitable donors limits access to treatment, and efforts to produce blood from pluripotent stem cells in the laboratory have been unsuccessful. Pluripotent stem cells are the master cells capable of making any cell in the body. All blood-forming stem cells normally arise before birth from certain endothelial cells found in the … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Firm Sued by One of Its Own Board Members – Courthouse News Service

Posted: Published on April 11th, 2017

StemedicaLAS VEGAS (CN) Founders of a Nevada stem cell research firm skimmed money from the $110 million they raised to develop treatments for Alzheimers disease, a member of the companys own board claims in court. Tiara Holdings II LLC sued Stemedica Cell Technologies Inc. and its top three officers on April 6 in Clark County Court. The officers are CEO and Chairman of the Board Roger Howe, Vice Chairman and CEO Maynard Howe and President and Chief Medical Officer Nikolai Tankovich. Dr. Anthony M. Marlon, a medical doctor and businessman, holds 430,000 shares of Stemedica through Tiara Holdings, where he is a member. He also is a member of the board of Stemedica, he says in the complaint. He says Stemedicas founders have kept Tiara and independent auditors in the dark about its financial records and transactions. Stemedicas founders have operated a nearly 10-year investment scheme, wherein they have raised over $110 million dollars from various individual investors for the purported purpose of funding and establishing a stem cell company, Tiara says in the lawsuit. Tiara claims the Howes and Tankovich have used these investor funds, in whole or in part, to benefit themselves and their associates through excessive compensation … Continue reading →

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